With the end of a season comes time to retire bibs. Looking to try something new this season. Don’t want to spend a ton though as I think price is not an indicator of comfort in bib shorts—especially considering they all use chamois from 2 major companies. An example is anything from Pearl Izumi (te…

Here’s the leg fit. I’m 6’ with a 31” inseam. Size L. [image] And here is the inside of the leg grippers on the Classic Bibshorts II vs on the NEW “Classic”. [image]

Anyone have experience with the Castelli Competizione bibs, eg vs the free aero race or others?

I was thinking of trying these out. Seems like high praise if they’re more comfy than those you listed (based on what I’ve read at least, my only bibs so far have been the black bibs).

I have a pair of the Black Bibs - both the regular and the ultimate and I prefer the dhb Aerons to both. The Ultimates are good for their money and the pad is great but the stitching around the pad can be felt on the inside. Unless I can get them to sit perfectly, then I end up with a scratching sen…

Yep, I’m an XL in all of them (36” waist). The Aerons are snug and more of an aero/pro fit whereas there’s a little more stretch with the black bibs.

I have a set of both Competizione and Aero race. My legs are a bit more muscular than most so they are a really tight fit around the thighs and hips, and they don’t move at all during rides. The padding is firm and not overly large.

Do people have any recommendations for people with skinny waist/hips but relatively long legs? Castelli in some models suit, but in others are too short in the leg. Most bibs I’ve tried bunch around the hip/nether region area to get a good fit lengthwise and tight around my legs.

Bought Castelli, as I thought they should be half decent. Turns out 2 months riding and worn a hole through the left thigh. Bit surprised. I also find they are quite short for me I’m 195cm and have XXL shorts and they are half way up the thigh. Keen to get recommendation on longer cut shorts for a …

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rsmcc June 7, 2021, 2:51am 429

Awesome feedback, thanks! How is the sizing between the black bibs and DHB aeron? Do you take the same size in each?

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